The Amor Factor Podcast

In this gentle yet powerful episode of The Amor Factor, we build on last week’s reflection theme by exploring the healing practice of letting go. From emotional tension to limiting beliefs, we’re invited to release what no longer serves us, not to forget, but to make space for peace. Backed by research and spiritual wisdom, this episode reveals how letting go supports both mental and physical well-being. With simple practices and compassionate insight, Rebeca shows how release can be quiet, intentional, and deeply transformative.

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Toussaint, L. L., Shields, G. S., Dorn, G., & Slavich, G. M. (2016). Forgiveness, stress, and health: a review and hypothesis. BMC Psychology, 4(1), 6.

Harvard Health Publishing (2021). The power of forgiveness. health.harvard.edu

American Psychological Association (2023). Forgiveness and health. apa.org

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In this soulful episode of The Amor Factor, Rebeca explores how moments of self-awareness—both mental and physical—can lead to powerful self-reflection and healing. Drawing from scientific research and spiritual wisdom, she shares how tuning into your thoughts, breath, and body can help regulate your nervous system, deepen insight, and guide you toward more compassionate choices. This is an invitation to reflect with love, listen with intention, and remember that you are part of a greater story of unity and grace.

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Fogel, A. (2009). The Psychophysiology of Self-Awareness: Rediscovering the Lost Art of Body Sense. W. W. Norton & Company.

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In this episode, we explore how intentional breathing, especially when paired with sound, can help us feel more grounded, calm, and connected. I share how using a soft “haaa” during exhale has helped me activate the body’s natural relaxation response, and how it might help you reconnect with your voice. Drawing from research and my experience as a singer, this is a gentle reminder that our breath is a gift—and our voice, a powerful part of our healing.

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Stanford Huberman Lab – Cyclic Sighing Study (2023)

Zelano et al. – Nasal Breathing and Brain Activity (Northwestern University)

Cowans & Roller (2023) – Voicework and Sound Healing

Melissa Kollwitz (2016) – Fitzmaurice Voicework and Performance Anxiety

Australian Voice Journal – Turner, C. (2024)

Dr. Andrew Weil – 4-7-8 Breathing Technique

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In this episode, I invite you on a gentle exploration of stillness. In a world overflowing with noise, silence can feel rare, but it’s also deeply restorative. Drawing from recent neuroscience and the rhythm of renewal modeled by Christ, I share how even a few minutes of intentional quiet can nourish your body, regulate your emotions, and deepen your spiritual connection. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that silence isn’t emptiness; it’s a sacred space where healing begins.

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Is silence golden? Effects of auditory stimuli and their absence on adult hippocampal neurogenesis | Brain Structure and Function

Silence as emotional regulation: Narrative case studies of medical undergraduates" by Thanh-My Nguyen. It was published in the Journal of Silence Studies in Education, Volume 4, Issue 2, in June 2025.

Cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and respiratory changes induced by different types of music in musicians and non‐musicians: the importance of silence - PMC

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This episode continues our deep dive into the concept of self-value. We’ll discuss how feelings of loneliness and depression may be signs that our sense of self-value needs reevaluation. Through expert insights and heartfelt reflections, we explore ideas to help you reflect on the role self-value plays in your ongoing journey toward personal growth and lifestyle improvement.

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Dr. Amit Sood

Physical limitations and loneliness: The role of guilt related to self‐perception as a burden

Trajectories of loneliness during childhood and adolescence: Predictors and health outcomes.

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This episode is all about rediscovering your value. Many people struggle to see their own worth, even while showing up wholeheartedly for others. Through expert insights and heartfelt reflections, we explore how self-value shapes our relationships, our well-being, and why doing the inner work to reclaim it can transform the world around us.

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How Much Do You Value Yourself? | Psychology Today

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You don’t need to earn your worth—you simply need to notice it. The Amor Factor is a podcast designed to help you rediscover your inherent value, reignite your creativity, and reconnect with the part of you that’s been quietly waiting to be remembered. This journey invites you to care for yourself with intention—so that your love for others flows from a place of wholeness, and the circle of care becomes complete.

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